PLANT MANAGEMENT
Communication with machines needs to be a straightforward as possible - here we examine a new HMI that prioritises ease of use
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human machine interface (HMI) is the dashboard connecting a person to a machine; and with
increasing automation throughout the process industry, a user-friendly HMI can significantly increase efficiency. Such interfaces, traditionally
displayed on tablets, computer screens or smart phones, typically provide insight into mechanical performance and progress. They display important data, track production time, trends and tags, as well as oversee KPIs, and monitor machine inputs and outputs. In short, HMIs are used to ensure
machines are smooth running, without fault, and running, for example, at the right temperature. With markets fluctuating and supply chains shifting, there is increasing
demand for an HMI to be fast and user friendly. The more an interface complies with these requirements, the more an organisation will benefit. A new HMI management system from Keb Automation aimed at plant manufacturing and machine builders claims to comply with these requirements since it needs no installation, programming skills or specialist knowledge and offers considerable appeal. KEB Automation created the solution,
called the Helio HMI management system, as part of its collaboration with the HMI Project. The system has a responsive design ensuring that only one HMI is configured and can then be used on different panels and mobile devices. The Helio development environment
can be used via a web browser regardless of location and platform. Users create the structure of their HMI and Helio takes care of the layout.
SIMPLE PROJECT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Helio provides the framework for a design system in which the HMI developer(s) can work together. This system can be used directly in the development environment and enables the creation of HMIs from a single source – without the need for any programming knowledge. This is where the experience of HMI Project and KEB comes into play. They have ensured that the end result is
With markets fluctuating there is increasing demand for an HMI to be user friendly
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